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Who was the Tigress of Paro Taktsang? [Unveiling the Mystery]

History & Culture

21 Mar 2024

Who was the Tigress of Paro Taktsang? [Unveiling the Mystery]

The legend of Guru Rinpoche flying to Paro Taktsang on the back of a tigress is one of the most celebrated stories in Bhutanese Buddhism — but who exactly was that tigress? Drawing on ancient biographies and sacred texts, this article unravels the competing accounts and reveals the extraordinary truth behind the legend.